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The ASX many mining and resource shares, including the likes of Adani, BHP, Fortescue Metals and Rio Tinto. Read independent stock market news, commentary and opinion — plus get the names of some ASX resource shares to buy now — from The Motley Fool.

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Resources Shares

Revealed: BHP and 4 other ASX 200 mining stocks rank among top global copper producers

| Bart Bogacz

The numbers are in.

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Resources Shares

How to take the guesswork out of getting exposure to the mining sector

| Cameron England

Investing in companies' royalty streams instead of the companies themselves can be an option for the risk-averse investor.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX mining share is up 2,800% this year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?!

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Resources Shares

If I'd put $3k into this ASX mining stock at the start of 2025, I'd now have $495,000

| Bart Bogacz

Pretty good return.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here is the miner's outlook on the iron ore price in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP says global iron ore demand will gradually broaden beyond China as developing regions drive future growth.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? The 'Big Australian' is now the world's largest copper producer

| Bronwyn Allen

According to BHP's FY25 report, copper made up nearly half of its overall EBITDA last year.

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Resources Shares

Should I switch my ASX 200 banking stocks for ASX 200 miners before earnings season?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 Index is dominated by Australia's bank and materials/mining sectors, which together account for around half of the…

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Blue Chip Shares

This popular ASX 200 blue-chip share has literally gone nowhere in 17 years

| Sebastian Bowen

Even blue-chip shares can fall short.

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Recent Resources Shares News

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Broker Notes

Should you buy the dip on South32 shares?

| Zach Bristow

Could the sell-off be a buying opportunity?

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Resources Shares

With 20% short interest, what's next for Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Zach Bristow

Can the most heavily shorted stock on the ASX reverse course?

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a buy at a 52-week low?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity too good to pass up?

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Resources Shares

Brokers mixed on green hydrogen pivot, so what's next for Fortescue shares?

| Zach Bristow

The volatility continues for Fortescue with these latest developments.

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Resources Shares

Where will BHP shares be in 3 years?

| Tristan Harrison

The miner has some big plans in the works. Here's my view on what could happen with BHP shares.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining sector shares to buy if you're afraid of commodity price impacts

| Kate Lee, CFA

These ASX mining shares are in the 'pick-and-shovel' business.

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Resources Shares

2 'highly attractive' sold-off ASX mining shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be worth digging into, according to one fund manager.

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Share Gainers

Move over Lynas! How this ASX rare earths small-cap surged 106% in just 6 months

| Bernd Struben

This ASX rare earths stock has more than doubled in less than half a year. But how?

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Resources Shares

BHP share price marching higher amid legal cost sharing agreement with Vale

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Vale face class actions in multiple nations relating to the 2015 Fundao Dam collapse in Brazil.

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Resources Shares

Will the BHP share price keep falling?

| Tristan Harrison

Can things get even worse for the ‘Big Australian’?

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Resources Shares

Here 3 ASX lithium shares to watch for FY25

| Zach Bristow

Brokers see light in the ASX lithium sector.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy Fortescue shares today to generate $2,000 of monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

After the past five months’ sell-down, I think Fortescue shares provide a strong long-term passive income opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Why did ASX uranium shares like Boss Energy have such a bumper day?

| Zach Bristow

Australia's uranium producers continue their rally in 2024.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX mining stock just explode 203%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX mining stock to the moon on Thursday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares in focus as more 'spying' details emerge

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue was before the court again on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why ASX investors are 'flocking back' to BHP shares and these other top stocks

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares led the charge with the biggest increase in Aussie retail investor holdings in Q2.

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Resources Shares

Down 13% in FY24, is this the year for Lynas shares?

| Zach Bristow

Experts are still constructive on the company's year ahead.

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Resources Shares

Up 52% this year, why is this ASX All Ords stock halted today?

| Zach Bristow

Another update in this company's growth story.

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Resources Shares

It's a buy! Expert says Fortescue shares are oversold

| Tristan Harrison

An expert has called Fortescue shares an opportunity.

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Resources Shares

Here's what the iron ore price will be this time next year: Westpac

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has a direct impact on the earnings of ASX miners and their share prices.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares whipsawed in FY24. Here's the FY25 outlook

| Zach Bristow

The mining stock whipsawed in a wide range in FY24.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are underperforming the benchmark on Monday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 65% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is starting the week with an almighty bang.

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Resources Shares

Are Rio Tinto shares worth digging into amid the miner's FY25 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s explore the outlook for the ASX mining share.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares trudging lower on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Iron ore is a central talking point for BHP's outlook.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares: Here are the must-know highlights from FY24

| Zach Bristow

The financial year just past had its ups and downs for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Arafura share price just leap more than 11%?

| Bernd Struben

The Arafura share price is rocketing on Thursday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs just upgraded this ASX 200 stock to a buy

| Zach Bristow

It sees the recent sell-off as an overreaction – and an opportunity.

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Share Gainers

3 best-performing ASX 200 mining shares of FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

One commodity is the common thread for this trio of top-performing ASX 200 mining shares.

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Resources Shares

What went right and what went wrong for the BHP share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares gave back their first half-year gains and then some in the second half of FY 2024. But why?

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Resources Shares

Bell Potter names the best ASX mining stocks to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

These could be top picks for investors looking for access to the mining sector.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares smashing the market today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 coal shares are racing higher even as the benchmark sinks on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price marching higher amid $426 million 'industry-leading' step

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto shares are outpacing the ASX 200 on Monday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue share price too low to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining stock an opportunity worth digging into?

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Resources Shares

Could this move unlock $40 billion for Rio Tinto shares?

| Tristan Harrison

A potential move could unearth billions of dollars of value for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price go backwards in June?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares came under selling pressure in June. But why?

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Resources Shares

4 ASX mining shares going gangbusters while the market dives

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Opinions

Are Fortescue shares a contrarian buy after falling 20% in a month?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors putting too much weight on the jitters of the market or is the Fortescue fall fair?

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Resources Shares

Is the FY25 outlook for Fortescue shares compelling?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the iron ore miner deliver a strong result in FY25?

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Resources Shares

5 reasons everyone's talking about Fortescue shares this week

| Zach Bristow

The miner's name has been buzzing this week.

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